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In this practical book, family counselor and best-selling author Gary Smalley, with John Trent, reveals a simple yet profound plan for a marriage of depth, warmth, and excitement. Guide your marriage for a lifetime by learning how to make your spouse feel truly honored, keep courtship alive, rebuild trust, and become best friends with your family. According to Smalley, good marriages are no accident. And deciding to love--in the practical ways outlined here--can result in relationships that are tougher than tough times.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson (January 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0849942683
  • ISBN-13: 978-0849942686
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars I never imagined marriage could be so wonderful, July 25, 2000
By Cindy (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This was the first marriage book I was able to read without becoming angry about all the things my husband WASN'T doing. Instead, for the first time ever, I suddenly saw the things I WAS doing to push my husband away from me, to crush his spirit. God truly used this book to show me His amazing and perfect plan and order for marriage, and my life hasn't been the same since. And when I changed, made the decision to honor my husband, he became everything I had hoped for without even trying or realizing. We are best friends now, not antagonists to one another. I never dreamed marriage could be as wonderful as mine is right now.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book...RE: David Bess, September 16, 2002
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In David Bess's review, he says there are better books. This might be true. But I liked this book because, when I read it, I was not involved in any church or religion and the book did not overly "push" any certain religion upon me. It did, however, open my eyes to concepts and things I had been blind to in my marriage. It also convinced me to start going to church and other things. I read the book in one night because I couldn't stop reading. I think this book is very good for people who haven't been living like christians and who don't necessarily want a lot of biblical quotes and chrisitian teachings at first, which might, due to the fact the person isnt currently practicing faith, deter them from finishing the book. The book has certainly changed my outlook on life, love, marriage and has even convinced me that finally the time has come to re-affirm my faith and start living like I know I should. READ THIS BOOK.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a Life Changer, December 6, 2002
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I had read several books, including a couple of Smalley's other works. Didn't expect to learn anything "new," but figured I would get a rehash of everything else that I've picked up over the years.
When he defined Honor and Genuine Love, it hit me in a way that it never had before - and makes complete sense. It heightened my curiosity, and made me want to explore a little further.
It was the piece of the missing puzzle. I've learned new things and you will too.
This book is a must for anyone serious about making the commitment to either get married, or to strengthen their marriage.
The books mentioned previously are good, but if you come out of this with a clear definition of Honor and Genuine Love, you will come out a winner and it will be worth the price!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have
This is the book that my wife made me read before we got married 14 years ago. She and I are now over the marriage ministry at our church and have recommended this book to many... Read more
Published 9 days ago by C. Ardoin

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book for her and him!
My husband and I both had the privilege of reading this book before we were married. Because he was in Iraq and I was in college we had no real church counseling, but our pastor... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Yvonne Graham

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Love is a Decision is an excellent book. The book is well written and provides lots of examples to help illustrate the concepts presented. Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Weathers

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Smalley's best work.
Gary Smalley has written several outstanding books on building and maintaining a strong marriage. He has certainly earned the reputation of being someone at the forefront of... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Monty Rainey

5.0 out of 5 stars filled with blessed insights
What I as a man like most about this book is that Gary is humble enough to admit that he himself had to overcome the same typical male responses and insensitivity to women that... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Marriage Book Ever!
This book should be required reading for every married person - male and female. It's a quick read - written well - enjoyable and greatly informative. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love Is a Decision
My husband and I read this book while we were engaged. It truly helped to prepare us for the love life in marriage that comes after the lovey-dovey stage is over. Read more
Published on November 13, 2007 by Michelle Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars It answered my questions
This book would probably be lost on non Christians. But since I am a born again Christian the advice and suggestions I found in this book were right on target. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by V. Kelley

3.0 out of 5 stars Love is a Decision - 2007
I have read this author before and he continues to have some very good principles to share. This book is very good; for the traditional couple and family that existed at least... Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by J. Graham

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful preparation for marriage
As my fiance and I are preparing for marriage, I decided to read this book in order to best prepare myself. Read more
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